Safety Guidelines - Definitions; Important Safety Instructions - Porter-Cable CMB15-B3 Instruction Manual

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

This manual contains information that is important for you to know and under-
stand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING
EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the
symbols below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols.
Indicates an
imminently hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This product contains chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
Some dust contains chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm such as asbestos and
lead in lead based paint.
To reduce the risk of injury, read the instruction manual.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• It is normal for electrical con-
tacts within the motor and
pressure switch to spark.
• If electrical sparks from com-
pressor come into contact with
flammable vapors, they may
ignite, causing fire or explosion.
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
not related to personal injury which,
if not avoided, may result in property
damage.
HAZARD
RISk OF ExPLOSION OR FIRE
HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Always operate the compressor in a
well ventilated area free of combustible
materials, gasoline, or solvent vapors.
• If spraying flammable materials,
locate compressor at least 20' (6.1 m)
away from spray area. An additional
length of air hose may be required.
• Store flammable materials in a secure
location away from compressor.
2 - ENG
Indicates a potentially
Indicates a practice